KATY, TX---Sydney Thomas hit for 24 points on nine of fifteen shooting to lead Cinco to a 61-42 bidistrict playoff victory over Houston Madison on Tuesday night at CRHS.  Thomas scored 17 points in the second half as the Cougars erupted for 41 points after the break to pull away from the Marlins, despite a brilliant shooting display by Sha'de Adedapo, who hit eight three-pointers and scored 30 points for Madison. 

Cinco led 11-9 after one period, as all five Cougar starters scored buckets.  Cinco clamped down on defense in the second quarter, limiting Madison to just three points in the quarter and extended their lead to 20-12 at half. 

Both teams hit another gear on offense in teh second half, combining for 71 points.  Adedapo hit for 17 points in the final quarter, but the Cougars continued to build on their lead. 

Cinco shot 42% for the night, and hit 15-19 from the free throw line.  Charissa Enget hit double figures with 11 points (5-5 FT), and Jaylon McClure added nine tallies.  Cayla Vanderweide and Riley Humphrey led the way with three asssits and Angie Moore pulled down six rebounds and three steals. 

The win vaults the Cougars into the second round of the state playoffs for the 10th straight year. 

The Cougars will face Cypress Creek in the Area Round, with the particulars to be decided on Wednesday morning.  Check back Wednesday afternoon for all the info for the Area Round game.